I thought the 530i felt effortlessly powerful in comparison to my 525iT; compared to both, the Mercedes just feels effortless, period. It’s a very rewarding long-distance cruiser, whereas the BMWs shine much brighter on twisty roads.
Okay, so how do they stack up as luxury cars 20+ years on? The E39s date from the same era as the birth of iDrive, when BMW was moving in a more tech-oriented direction, and as such, they feel a bit more completely equipped by modern standards….
Nathan Avots-Smith
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